Canadian Warplanes 7: Bell CH-135 Twin Huey helicopter

Bell CH-135 Twin Huey

(Canadian Forces Photo)

Bell CH-135 Twin Huey Helicopter in flight.

Bell Model 212, CUH-IN, CH-135 Twin Huey Helicopter (50), (Serial Nos. 135101-135150)

The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter. A member of the extensive Huey family, it first flew in 1969. The CUH-1N Twin Huey (later CH-135 Twin Huey) was the original version, first ordered by the Canadian Forces, which purchased 50 aircraft, with deliveries commencing in May 1971. The aircraft powerplant, the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T, was produced in Canada. The aircraft were retired from the Canadian Forces starting in 1996 and struck off strength in December 1999. 41 of the surviving CH-135s were acquired by the US government in December 1999. Two CH-135s are on display in museums, one at the CASM in Ottawa, and one at the NAFMC at CFB Trenton, Ontario. (Wikipedia)

The UH-1N has a 15-seat configuration, with one pilot and 14 passengers. In cargo configuration, it has an internal capacity of 220 ft³ (6.23 m³). An external load up to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) can be carried. The UH-1N was later developed into the civilian Bell 2123.

(Author Photo)

A jump from a No. 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Bell CH-135 Twin Huey helicopter, over DZ Buxton, Edmonton, Alberta. The author stepped off the rails and looked up to get this shot of Wayne Johnson in the doorway, Ralph Goebel in a picture perfect step off (not easy to do), and Jean Simard to the right, 1978.